The Douro Valley: Where Stunning Landscapes Meet Centuries of Port Wine Tradition Famous for its rich, fortified Port wine, the Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site with stories to tell in every sip. Let’s dive into some fun and fascinating facts about Port wine and its birthplace, the Douro Valley.

 At Oporto Adventure Tours, we believe in minimizing our environmental impact while travelling. Our iconic vintage Land Rovers are central to this mission, as we believe that by maintaining and using these vehicles, we actively reduce waste, conserve resources, and extend the life of what’s already been built. 

Nestled in the heart of Peneda-Gerês National Park, you find a small mountain village named Fafião. 

Carnival in Portugal is a time of vibrant colors, infectious rhythms, and celebrations that takes over cities and towns across the country. In Porto, while the celebration might not be as famous as other places in Portugal, the city embraces the festive spirit with lively parades, themed parties, and, of course, samba rhythms that bring the streets to life.

Fafião is a place rich in tradition and natural beauty, nestled in the heart of Peneda-Gerês National Park. Last week, the villagers of Fafião have lovingly restored their communitarian lagar de azeite (olive press), and it is now operating once again, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich agricultural heritage.

Fafião is a place rich in tradition and natural beauty, nestled in the heart of Peneda-Gerês National Park. Last week, the villagers of Fafião have lovingly restored their communitarian lagar de azeite (olive press), and it is now operating once again, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich agricultural heritage.

What's the meaning behind this quote?

It is probably what the majority of our travellers ask themselves, when they hear me or any other guide, that has adopted this expression from Miguel.

Hey, I am Nina, an Erasmus intern here at Oporto Adventure Tours. From the very first day at the office in Porto, I could tell that Oporto Adventure Tours is unique. OAT organises guided tours, but it is not really about tours. OAT is not about money nor cars with big logos.

If you do an autumn or winter tour, the guides invite you to collect oak seeds. If you do the spring and summer tour, you are invited to move a tree from a container to a pot and adopt it.